Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.183.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0270.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Divine Guidance